Best Free 3D Modeling Software

If you have some time to invest in learning how to use these free 3D software programs, you could produce some pretty cool work, and maybe even make a little money! The programs below are power tools, and they are free to download and use.

Blender

Blender is a free 3D modeling program similar to Maya or 3ds Max. It is open source software, and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Here are some things you can do with Blender:

Create 3D objects (which can also be exported for use with other programs)

SketchUp

SketchUp is an easy to learn and use 3D modeling program. It comes in limited free and paid full versions, but is free for personal. It is available on Windows and Mac. Here are some things you can do using SketchUp: